Important Dates in Indian History

The Battle of Chausa was fought in 1539 between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri. For exams remember the order of Chausa and Kannauj.

The Battle of Kannauj took place in 1540 and Humayun lost power. For exams keep the events of 1539 and 1540 separate.

Sher Shah Suri died in 1545 during the Kalinjar campaign. For exams remember Sher Shah's administration and death year together.

Humayun recaptured Delhi in 1555. For exams remember the dates of Humayun's defeat and return.

The Battle of Talikota took place in 1565 and greatly damaged the Vijayanagara Empire. For exams remember the link between battle and empire.

Banda Singh Bahadur's victory at Sirhind is linked with 1710. For exams keep dates of Sikh resistance separate.

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment came into effect in 1993 and gave constitutional status to Panchayats. For exams remember dates related to local self government.

The Treaty of Mangalore was concluded in 1784 CE between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company. It ended the Second Anglo-Mysore War. 1792 CE refers to the Treaty of Seringapatam, so it is not correct here. Exam tip: Memorise the Anglo-Mysore Wars along with their concluding treaties and years.

The Subsidiary Alliance system is generally considered to have begun in 1798 CE under Lord Wellesley. Link it with the policy of British expansion.

The Charter Act of 1813 limited the Company's trade monopoly. Connect it with changes in British trade policy.

The First Anglo-Burmese War began in 1824 CE. Remember it with the eastern expansion of British India.

The Charter Act was passed in 1833 CE. It played an important role in the centralization of Indian administration.

The English Education Act was passed in 1835 CE. Link it with the spread of modern English education in India.

The Indigo Revolt began in 1859 CE. Remember it as an important movement against the exploitation of peasants.

The Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College was founded in 1875 CE by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Remember it with the Aligarh Movement.

Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India at the Delhi Durbar in 1877 CE. Remember it as a symbolic event of the British Raj.

The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly took place in 1946 CE. Connect it with the beginning of constitution making.

Satyashodhak Samaj was founded in 1873 CE by Jyotirao Phule. Remember it with social equality and reform movements.

The Dandi March began on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram. For exams remember the beginning and purpose of the movement together.

Gandhi broke the Salt Law at Dandi on 6 April 1930. For exams keep the start date and salt law breaking date separate.